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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.22, 870.74 and 403.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.22, 870.74 and 403.67 is: 556.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.22 : 870.74 = 403.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.22/870.74 = 403.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.22x = 870.74 × 403.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.22x = 351,491.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,491.62/631.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.84

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